Health Care Law
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Chattanooga.
Ward W. Nelson
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2007 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Ward Nelson has over 30 years of experience in the areas of corporate, healthcare and transportation law, primarily for merger and acquisition and private equity transactions. His background as a Certified Public Accountant has proved invaluable in structuring and evaluating financial aspects of business transactions (buy side and sell side) in various industries including floor covering and logistics. He also represents healthcare clients with transactional and contract matters.
Ward was previously a member of the firm's Policy Committee and a past chair of the firm's Corporate Department and Healthcare Group.
Overview
Chattanooga, Tennessee
- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, J.D., graduated 1985
- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, B.S.
- Tennessee, Tennessee
- Georgia, Georgia
Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Tennessee, Tennessee
- Georgia, Georgia
- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, J.D., graduated 1985
- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, B.S.
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Health Care Law, Chattanooga (2026)
- Health Care Law, Chattanooga (2017)
- Health Care Law, Chattanooga (2013)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Health Care Law
Special Focus:
- Corporate
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Practice Acquisition
- Transactions
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